Rzepka Explained

Rzepka (pronounced as /pl/)^[1] is a Polish surname and given name.

Meaning and origin

In Polish, the word means kneecap,^[2] but the name is actually derived from the diminutive of rzepa (meaning turnip).^{[3] [4]}

Prevalence

Outside of Poland, the name is also prevalent as a surname in Germany and the United States.^[5]

Notable people

Notable people with this name include:

• Józef Rzepka (1913–1951), Polish soldier
• Michelle Rzepka (born 1983), American bobsledder
• Piotr Rzepka, Polish football player and manager
• Rzepicha (also known as Rzepka), 9th century Polish ruler

See also

• Rzepa

References

1. Web site: User-submitted surname Rzepka - Behind the Name.
2. Web site: Rzepka. 26 January 2022.
3. Web site: Rzepka Name Meaning & Rzepka Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®.
4. Web site: User-submitted surname Rzepka - Behind the Name.
5. Web site: Rzepka Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History.